- When are we moving?
- What will our living situation be like?
- If we get accepted to the program, what are our plans once the program finishes?
- Am I going to have enough money to support our family of 4?
- Will we stay in South Carolina for the rest of our lives?
- When will Ben finally get rock-hard abs?
Okay, so maybe I'm the only one asking that last question. But the truth is, we do not have all the answers. But we're okay with that because we made this decision based upon a whisper from God.
The last four years have been a time of waiting for Crystal and I. We wrestled at times over the last few years feeling like God was not answering our prayers. We felt like He had more in store for us all along, but was not ready to take us to the next level yet. And if you've ever been in a situation like that, where you feel God is silent or absent, it can be a tough time.
But what we've learned is that when God is silent, He is never still. He is actively working behind the scenes to get you ready for His next move. The in-between period can be hard, but it is necessary for growth. We feel like God is beginning to reveal to us the next part of His plan for our lives. But we don't know all the details, and we don't need to.
In Joshua 3, God raises up Joshua to be the next leader of Israel (Joshua has some really big shoes to fill as he succeeds Moses). Joshua is relying on God to show him what steps to take in order to continue to lead the Israelites, and to gain their trust in his leadership. God tells Joshua to lead the people across the Jordan River so they can move ahead and conquer many nations. God promises to dry up the Jordan River so they can safely cross, but only after they arrive at the river and put their feet in.
God will often times give us a promise, but will require us to take a step in faith before we can see His power. We know that God is sending us to South Carolina to tell people about Jesus. And now it is our turn to take the step of faith so that He may reveal the power of His mighty hands. We don't need to know all the answers because we know His promises. That was enough for Joshua, and it is more than enough for you and me.
